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Paul Blackburn

Death by Force
Case Description
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Paul Blackburn, a resident of Golden, Mississippi, tragically lost his life on December 29, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were both harrowing and complex. According to reports, Blackburn was killed by Nathan Shepard, who subsequently held Blackburn's 10-year-old daughter, Mikylah, hostage for 32 hours. This incident unfolded in a highly tense and dangerous situation, where Shepard was armed and inside the Blackburn home.

During the standoff, Mikylah demonstrated remarkab ...Read More
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  • HottyToddy.com: 10-Year-Old Survives 23-Hour Hostage Standoff in Itawamba County - HottyToddy.com
  • Daily Journal: 10-year-old girl safe after 32-hour hostage situation
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    Victim Details

    Paul Blackburn

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Golden

    MS

    2018-12-29

    Paul

    Blackburn

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can't stop thinking about how brave Mikylah was during this entire ordeal. Being just 10 years old... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Did anyone else read about the incredible bravery shown by Mikylah during that awful situation? I'm ... ...Read More
    07/28/2023
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